- Employer: Manchester City Council (deployed into Manchester Local Care Organisation)
- Service Area: Adult Social Care / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Job Family: People Care and Support Direct
- Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour
- Reporting to: Social Work Team Manager
- Contract: Locum / Temporary
About Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO)
Manchester Local Care Organisation brings together Manchester City Council, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust, and Manchester Primary Care Partnership to plan and deliver integrated community health and care. Operating across 12 neighbourhoods, our Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) drive joined-up, community-first support to help Manchester residents live healthier, more independent lives.
As an Adult MASH Senior Social Worker deployed by Manchester City Council into MLCO, you will operate at the critical intersection of multi-agency risk assessment and safeguarding intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Safeguarding & Risk Management: Lead on complex statutory decision-making, triaging safeguarding alerts, and planning for present and future risk scenarios alongside partner agencies.
- Person-Centred Assessment: Assess individual needs and coordinate outcome-focused interventions that maximise independence and safety for vulnerable adults.
- Multi-Agency Partnership: Work closely with police, health professionals, mental health trusts, housing, and voluntary sectors to ensure rapid, coordinated responses.
- Practice Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of students, trainees, and less experienced team members.
- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Maintain robust, defensible statutory records in line with local and national safeguarding protocols and Manchester City Council standards.
Requirements
- Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
- Active registration with Social Work England.
- Proven post-qualifying experience in statutory adult social care, with specific expertise in adult safeguarding, Section 42 enquiries, or front-door/MASH environments.
- Strong skills in risk assessment, threshold application, and multi-agency working.
- Experience supervising students, trainees, or junior staff is highly desirable.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: £32.00 per hour.
- Integrated Working Culture: Direct collaboration within a pioneering health and social care partnership.
- Equal Opportunities & Support: Manchester City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion. Where needed, full consideration is given to job redesign, adaptations, and equipment to support colleagues with disabilities.
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